How severe is CVE-2013-4035?

CVE-2013-4035 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2013-4035 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4035?

CVE-2013-4035 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Connect. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4035?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-4035 published?

CVE-2013-4035 was published on 2018-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4035

CVE-2013-4035 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 4.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ibm Sterling Connect
Published: 2018-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for OpenVMS 3.4.00, 3.4.01, 3.5.00, 3.6.0, and 3.6.0.1 allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging failure to reject client requests for an unencrypted session when used as the server in a TCP/IP session and configured for SSL encryption with the client. IBM X-Force ID: 86138.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4035?: IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for OpenVMS 3.4.00, 3.4.01, 3.5.00, 3.6.0, and 3.6.0.1 allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging failure to reject client requests for an unencrypted session when used as the server in a TCP/IP session and configured for SSL encryption with the client. IBM X-Force ID: 86138.
How severe is CVE-2013-4035?: CVE-2013-4035 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2013-4035 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4035?: CVE-2013-4035 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Connect. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4035?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-4035 published?: CVE-2013-4035 was published on 2018-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:3.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:3.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:3.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:3.6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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